Delivery
Sof'Fall® comes on private carrier trucks that are 70 feet in length. Trucks have a moving floor to off-load directly into play area (if accessible) or other area you specify.
Shortly after you order Sof'Fall®, you will receive a phone call from our dispatch operator who will schedule a delivery day and time. Please relay pertinent information about your delivery needs such as:
- Name and phone number of the individual who will be receiving Sof'Fall® engineered wood fiber
- Address of delivery and where "bulk product" will be off-loaded
- Delivery time restraints
Note: Changes in delivery information can be made through the Service Center 72 hours prior to scheduled delivery.
Installation
Download Installation Spec Sheet
PLEASE NOTE: Sof'Solutions™ Inc. recommends using the services of a certified engineer or a landscape architect who is familiar with the local soil and climatic conditions to evaluate the information provided especially as it relates to drainage. To prolong the life of Sof'Fall® a drainage system is recommended, however we do not dictate how extensive your drainage system should be to be effective.
Sof'Solutions™ Inc. assumes no responsibility for determining the size of the playground or the safety zone between the equipment and the border. An installer must thoroughly examine the site, specifications, and carefully check the dimensions before starting work.
CPSC and ASTM Fall Zones (According to CPSC handbook for Public Playground Safety)
A fall zone of at least 6 feet must surround all equipment with the exception of:
- Swings. A fall zone equal to 2 times the height of the top rail is needed in front of and behind swings.
- Slides. A fall zone equal to the height of the platform(minimum 6 feet, maximum 8 feet).
Installations: In Ground / Above Ground
Excavate area 12" (for recommended 12" depth) with a 1%-2% grade to ensure proper drainage. The most effective drainage may be to carry all water outside of the play area. (It is not recommended that Sof'Fall® be installed on a grade greater than 10%.) All rocks, roots, and vegetation need to be removed.
Install Retaining Border If Required
The area should be well compacted and accurately graded, especially in areas where additional fill has been brought in.
Install Playground Equipment
Install drainage if applicable. If manufactured drainage is being used, place drainage strips on evenly spaced 6' centers, or as specified by architect, in direction of grade. If not using manufactured drainage, place 3" of drainage gravel on a layer of geotextile fabric and then place another layer of fabric over gravel. Install fabric as specified below.
Install geotextile fabric. Cover sub-grade with the geotextile fabric supplied. Overlap all seams a minimum of 3" and secure the fabric rings with pliers every one to two feet. It will be necessary to slit the fabric to fit around equipment uprights. Where possible, overlap all slits with next piece of fabric.
Place warning labels on uprights. (See Warning Label Installation Instructions)
Install the Sof'Fall® engineered wood fiber to the proper depth, mounding in the high traffic areas of the playground to allow for compacting. (Sof'Fall® is delivered on a semi-trailer that can be 70 feet long. When access to the play area is possible, the truck can unload directly into the play area or stockpile it where you specify.)
A Bobcat or a small front-end loader may be used to spread surfacing, however it will also be necessary to spread manually. Install all the material delivered and please note that the surfacing will be several inches above grade until it compacts. Sof'Fall® needs to be compacted in order to be accessible to all.
Install Sof'Mat™ rubber mats in the middle of Sof'Fall® engineered wood fiber in excessive wear areas, such as slide exits, under swings, and sliding poles. Sof'Mat™ should be placed on 6" of surfacing with another 6" of surfacing on top of Sof'Mat™.
For a smooth finished surface, hand rake. After two weeks of active use, surface should be raked again.
Periodic adjustments of Sof'Fall® are required under slides, swings and other concentrated use zones. Installing Sof'Mat™ in these areas will help control displacement in these high use zones. Wetting down the initial load will help with compacting. WARNING: Failure to maintain Sof'Fall® at the initial installation depth may result in an injury.